Officially established in 1091, Old Town Prague is bound to make you feel like you’ve stepped back into time. Early Prague was a cross roads where traders met, Kingdoms were formed, and even a place where religions were started. Over the centuries Old Town has overgrown its former walls, but has masterfully retained its Medieval charm thanks to being largely untouched in WW2 compared to other European capitols. Hitting up all of the stops on our free Prague walking tour will make it easy to fall in love with Old Town. Enjoy our Prague Free Walking Tour!

1. Havel’s Market:

About Havel’s Market: Sitting in an alleyway type road with covered stalls, Havel Market has tons of fresh fruit, vegetables, crafts, and souvenirs. The market is named after Václav Havel who was the last President of Czechoslovakia (1989–92) and the first President of the new Czech Republic (1993–2003). He was a author and leader in Human Rights in the 1970s which got him in jail, but his role in the peaceful Velvet Revolution against Communism in 1989 led to his Presidency. Havel is accredit with bringing Democracy to the Czech people.

At the Southwestern end of the market is Uhelný Trh Square which was the Coal Market back in the day. In the middle of the old Coal Market is a small but cute fountain from 1797 showing a boy and girl playing with fruit under a tree. Market Hours: Daily 9am-6pm.

1. Havel’s Market:

About Oktoberfest: Steaming from hundreds of years of Fall agricultural festivals, Oktoberfest has grown to become the World’s best party attractions of 6 million visitors. The modern festivities really took off when Bavarian crown prince Ludwig I married Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12th 1810.

At the Southwestern end of the market is Uhelný Trh Square which was the Coal Market back in the day. In the middle of the old Coal Market is a small but cute fountain from 1797 showing a boy and girl playing with fruit under a tree. Market Hours: Daily 9am-6pm.

1. Havel’s Market:

About Oktoberfest: Steaming from hundreds of years of Fall agricultural festivals, Oktoberfest has grown to become the World’s best party attractions of 6 million visitors. The modern festivities really took off when Bavarian crown prince Ludwig I married Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12th 1810. Ludwig had married Theresa right out from underneath Napoleon so they made sure to make it a grand event. The party lasted for 5 days after the wedding before ending with a horse race. The the party atmosphere embedded, the local breweries became involved in the late 1800s which led to mega-sized beer tents. Today Oktoberfest has 14 major tents capable of holding up to 5,000 to 10,000 party goers a piece. Oompah music spills out from every corner of the Oktorbefest grounds while traditionally dress guests hold l-liter beer mugs and eat authentic German food. Oktoberfest is actually a family friendly event offering much more than just the huge beer tents. Smaller tents plus a sea of state fair games, carnival rides and even a roller coaster will keep you busy for days. Attending Oktoberfest requires advanced planning since it can get crowded so make sure to read up on tips and tricks in our guide.

1. Havel’s Market:

About Oktoberfest: Steaming from hundreds of years of Fall agricultural festivals, Oktoberfest has grown to become the World’s best party attractions of 6 million visitors. The modern festivities really took off when Bavarian crown prince Ludwig I married Theresa of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12th 1810. Ludwig had married Theresa right out from underneath Napoleon so they made sure to make it a grand event. The party lasted for 5 days after the wedding before ending with a horse race. The the party atmosphere embedded, the local breweries became involved in the late 1800s which led to mega-sized beer tents. Today Oktoberfest has 14 major tents capable of holding up to 5,000 to 10,000 party goers a piece. Oompah music spills out from every corner of the Oktorbefest grounds while traditionally dress guests hold l-liter beer mugs and eat authentic German food. Oktoberfest is actually a family friendly event offering much more than just the huge beer tents. Smaller tents plus a sea of state fair games, carnival rides and even a roller coaster will keep you busy for days. Attending Oktoberfest requires advanced planning since it can get crowded so make sure to read up on tips and tricks in our guide.